Restaurant Inspections, via PA Department of Agriculture Bureau of Food Safety. All establishments are in compliance unless otherwise noted:
Read previous inspections here. HAZLETON AREA: BIG LOTS #1741 290 Susquehanna BLVD WEST HAZLETON, PA 18202 --8 dented canned items observed in sales area. Items were removed from sale. HANA SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 503 Susquehanna BLVD Hazleton, PA 18202 NO VIOLATIONS ELKS CLUB #200 635 E Broad ST Hazleton, PA 18201 --Grease build up on exhaust hood filters and hood light fixture. --Black mold-like build up along edge of ice machine divider plate. --Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerator is not being date marked. HAZLETON ACTIVE ADULT CENTER 24 E Broad ST Hazleton, PA 18201 NO VIOLATIONS JOYCE & BILL'S 181 S Wyoming ST Hazleton, PA 18201 NO VIOLATIONS OCOA GROCERY 568 Alter ST Hazleton, PA 18201 -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. --Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration --Meat slicer observed with old food residue on blade surfaces. --Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. DRUMS FUEL STOP INC 492 N HUNTER HIGHWAY RT 309 Drums, PA 18222 NO VIOLATIONS THE MEATING HOUSE 10 FREEDOM RD DRUMS, PA 18222 --Soda gun holder observed blocked holding stagnant soda residual. Drain line was disconnected and corrected on site. ARTHUR STREET ELEM.SCHOOL 424 E 9th ST Hazleton, PA 18201 NO VIOLATIONS
COUNTRY BUTCHERSHOP
220 OAK RD DRUMS, PA 18222 --Lights are not shielded or shatter proof inside the walk in coolers and freezer units. --Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. --Two hoses attached to the water line do not have back flow prevention devices attached. DRUMS ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL 85 S OLD TURNPIKE RD DRUMS, PA 18222 NO VIOLATIONS HEIGHTS TERRACE ELEM. SCHOOL 275 S Mill ST Hazleton, PA 18201 --Stand up refrigerator #4 oposite the main kitchen area observed with 49F ambient temperature. Salads with meat and meat sandwiches in case were moved to another refrigerator unit(sandwiches were just made prior to inspection). thermostat adjustment made. PANTRY QUIK #2 902 W Diamond AVE Hazleton, PA 18201 NO VIOLATIONS ST.JOHN'S BYZANTINE BINGO 5 E 20th ST Hazleton, PA 18201 --Female staff person in kitchen area without hair restraint. VESUVIO PIZZERIA / DONUT CONNECTION 366 W Butler DR DRUMS, PA 18222 --Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the main kitchen low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was negative ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. CASTRO'S SUBS AND SUDS 442 W Broad ST Hazleton, PA 18201 OUT OF COMPLIANCE --Quesos were held at 113 °F, in the hot holding unit, rather than 135°F or above as required. --Beef roast was held at 56 °F, in a pan on counter area, rather than 41°F or below as required. --Eggs held at 61°F, on top of refrigerator area, rather than 45°F or below as required. --Food contact surface of shelves in soda cooler used for food storage is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. --No metal stem thermometer available to monitor food temperatures. --Hot water at ware wash sink is only 92F rather than 110F. --Water, as observed at kitchen sink, is not under adequate pressure during inspection. --Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. --Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk in cooler and refrigerator in kitchen, is not being date marked. --Grease, dust build up on interior surface and frame of hood above cooking equipment. --The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. --No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. --Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. --No hand drying device or single service towels at kitchen hand wash sink. CONYNGHAM VALLEY VETS ASSOC. 75 BANKS AVE Sugarloaf, PA 18249 NO VIOLATIONS DIAMOND MINI MARKET 341 E Diamond AVE Hazleton, PA 18201 --Food employees observed in deli area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets. --Observed in-use knives stored between table edge and wall an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. --Observed food equipment being only washed and rinsed in ware wash sink. Proper sink set up to wash-rinse-sanitize food equipment completed. --Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the rear ware wash area. --Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. --Incorrect sanitizer test strips in use for chlorine bleach. JACKIE'S RESTAURANT & DELI 1 W COUNTY RD SYBERTSVILLE, PA 18251 --Bottles of medications observed on shelf above prep table in kitchen. --Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the reach in cooler, is not being date marked. --Kitchen side entry door has a 1" gasp at base of door , not rodent/insect proof. JONATHAN'S NEST 330 RIDGE AVE WEST HAZLETON, PA 18202 --Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the Bain Marie , is not being date marked. Discussed date marking and provided guidance documents. --Observed a build up of black residue on the interior sides of the ice machine. --Observed a build up of syrup residue on the soda gun at the bar. --Observed a build up of food residue on the potato cutter. --Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. --Observed a build up of residue and debris on liquor rail. --Observed residue and loose foil on shelves in the walk in cooler. LONG JOHN SILVERS/# 31501 548 Susquehanna BLVD HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 18202 --Observed rust forming on the post can opener. --Observed edges of plastic food containers in the reach in freezer to be cracked and in need of replacement. --Observed knife on knife rack to be nicked and cracked and in need of replacement. --Observed a build up of residues on the floor and in the corners in the prep areas. --Mounted electrical boxes and conduit above batter table and by the microwaves have a build up of splatter / spilled food residuals.
MAYLATH'S SEAFOOD TENT MFF2
Lot at 656 SR 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 NO VIOLATIONS PANTRY QUIK #3 528 SR 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 --Prepackaged hoagies provided by another licensed facility not labeled properly with the ingredient statement to include the bread ingredients. --Observed a build up of rust on shelves in the walk in cooler. QUALITY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS 695 S POPLAR ST HAZLETON, PA 18201 --No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. THE GRANT STREET DELI 661 Grant Street Hazleton, PA 18201 --Old blood build up in the top freezer of the refrigerator in back room. --Floor in the deli area is made of linoleum and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleansable surface. --Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration --Old food build up on the deli slicer blade and framework. --Dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. --Drain line at restroom sink is leaking water into a bucket under sink. --No hand drying device or single use towels at deli hand wash sink or at employee restroom sink. --Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. --Old moist food residuals, grease build up on interior surfaces of the ware wash sink.
LUZERNE COUNTY:
GENERAL STORE 154 SR 239 Shickshinny, PA 18655 --The fan guards inside of the 2 coke cola refrigeration units and the Pepsi refrigeration unit have a build up of a black grime and in need of cleaning. The fan guard were cleaned during this inspection. SIRAK'S SMOKEHOUSE - RETAIL STORE 3878 MAIN RD Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 NO VIOLATIONS VILLAGE TAVERN 3719 MAIN RD HUNLOCK CREEK, PA 18621 --Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The owner has agreed to sanitize dishes, utensils and equipment in the 2 comp. sink until dish machine is repaired and residual sanitizer solution is 50 -100 ppm. The owner placed call to have dish machine repaired. --Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration 151 MEMORIAL CONVENIENCE, INC 151 Memorial HWY DALLAS, PA 18612 --Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. The facility will have water tested for Coliform, E-coli, Nitrates and Nitrates and send the results to this inspector via email or will text upon receipt of the results. The owner may also fax or mail a copy of the results to the Region 3 field office up on receipt. --Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed drain pipe leaking at the 2 bay sink in the panel room. Staff use the sink to wash their coffee pots. BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS INC. #2996 421 ARENA HUB WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 NO VIOLATIONS BIG LOTS #1737 310 E END CTR SPC 9 WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 --Observed bird food spillage under the end cap shelf. DOLLAR GENERAL #7096 1950 WYOMING AVE EXETER, PA 18643 --Observed rodent chew marks on a bag of chips in sales area. Bag was discarded. --Walls in the back area, have multiple holes and are in need of repair. --Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents activity in chewed bags of pet food in the storage area. PIC discarded bags. --Observed 5 rodent droppings on a shelf in the sales area. --Too numerous to count rodent like droppings observed in the back storage area of the facility. FLAHERTY'S EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT 275 Zerby AVE KINGSTON, PA 18704 NO VIOLATIONS GENERAL NUTRITION # 23 WESTSIDE MALL EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704 NO VIOLATIONS Madzins market 527 Prospect AVE Scranton, PA 18505 --main cooler needs to be cleaned. --ready to eat food that is prepared on premise, hoagies, etc.need to have ingredients listed and date prepared and date of expiration labeled on food. ONO'S BAR & GRILL 236 Zerby AVE KINGSTON, PA 18704 NO VIOLATIONS THOMAS FAMILY MARKET FOODTOWN OF DALLAS 75 COUNTRY CLUB SHOPPING CENTEER DALLAS, PA NO VIOLATIONS V & J`S HIDEAWAY INC 29 ABBOTT ST PLAINS, PA 18705 --Working containers in bar area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Container was labeled. --Observed a build up of black residue around the handles on the hand wash sink in the bar area. --Observed a build up of dust on the fan guards in the walk in cooler. AMERICAN LEGION POST #644 259 SHOEMAKER ST SWOYERSVILLE, PA 18704 --Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was less than 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The bottle of sanitizer was replaced and the residual sanitizer then tested at 50 ppm. --Observed a bag of potatoes stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The potatoes were elevated during this inspection. AMERICAN LEGION POST #967 4907 MEMORIAL HWY HARVEYS LAKE, PA 18618 --Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing glass washer was <10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Ther connnecter was replaced and the residual sanitizer is now testing at 50 ppm.
BUTTON 'S
7121 Blue Ridge Parkway Mountain Top, PA 18707 --Prepackaged deli sandwiches and salads held for more than 24 hours are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 8" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Note: facility has signage informing patrons ingredients upon request. Supplied labeling information. --Food facility employees are not using the available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration on the mechanical dish washer unit. Reviewed for immediate corrective action. --Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was negative ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Note: Cl container was empty replaced and corrected on site. --Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - Thre compartment sink is not functional / available for use due to plumbing drainage issue noted during this inspection. FAMILY DOLLAR #6575 43 S MAIN ST ASHLEY, PA 18706 --Observed a build up of residues on the underside of shelves in the dairy cooler. --Observed a build up of debris and dust under shelves and in corners in the front and back areas. HOSPODARS MINI MART 260 SHOEMAKER ST SWOYERSVILLE, PA 18704 --Floor tiles between the two kitchen areas is made of tiles and is cracked / missing / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. --Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility (chicken and tuna salad) and held for more than 24 hours, located in the Reach in refrigeration unit are not being date marked. --Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meats and cheeses), located in the reach in refrigeration unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The items were date marked during this inspection. KNOCKERS LLC 76 S Main ST Ashley, PA 18706 --Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. PIC will provide a copy of the certificate when received. NEW MART 108 S MEMORIAL HWY SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708 NO VIOLATIONS PLAINS MEAT MKT 5 Hudson RD PLAINS, PA 18705 --Observed plastic container with no handle being used as a scoop in bulk ingredients. Containers were removed. --Toilet room does not have a self-closing door. --Prepackaged food (nut rolls, salads) not labeled properly with ingredient statement. --Observed caulking which is not smooth and easily cleanable in the seams of the metal ware wash sinks. THOMAS FAMILY MARKET 148 N Memorial HWY SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708 NO VIOLATIONS UNCLE JOE'S PIZZA & SUBS 320 Highway 315 Pittston Twp, PA 18640 --Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. --Observed a build up food residue along the back edge of the Bain Marie. --Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. PIC directed to provide copy of certificate to inspector when received. --A food employee was observed cutting celery - a ready to eat food - with bare hands. Celery was discarded. Provided guidance document. --Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. PITTSTON SIX PACKS TO GO 308 Route 315 Hwy Pittston, PA 18640 NO VIOLATIONS SUNOCO FOOD MART 1245 WYOMING AVE EXETER, PA 18643 --Hamburgers was held at 121°F, in the hot hold unit, rather than 135°F or above as required. hamburgers were discarded. Discussed proper hot holding temperatures and procedures. --Dairy and eggs held at 56°F, in the reach in refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Dairy was discarded. ALDI #97 481 PIERCE ST KINGSTON, PA 18704 NO VIOLATIONS BURGER KING #2955 130 S WYOMING AVE KINGSTON, PA 18704 --Floors inside of both the walk-in Cooler and walk-in Freezer with dust/dirt and food debris and in need of cleaning. The floors of both units were cleaned during this inspection. --The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. The Person in Charge called and obtaiined a bag Quaternary Sanitizer solution delivered from another location. The sanitizer solution concentration is now 200 ppm. Prior to this inspection the facility had placed an order for sanitizer and delivery is expected later today. --Non-food contact surfaces, wall and corner post of the shelving unit located on the left just inside of the walk in cooler not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of a black/gray mold like residue. --Sanitizer bucket containing Quat. sanitizer solution that was less than 50 ppm, and not 200 to 400 ppm as required. Prior to this inspection the facility ordered sanitizer and delivery is expected today. During this inspection the facility obtained a bag of sanitizer from another facility. The sanitizer concentration in the bucket is now 200 ppm.
THE ATRIUM RESTAURANT
311 Market ST Kingston, PA 18704 --Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli Meat and cheese), located in the reach in refrigeration unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The food items were date marked during this inspection. --The food facility does not have a current certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The owner posted the current certificate during this inspection. THEO'S METRO BAR & RESTAURANT 596 Mercer AVE KINGSTON, PA 18704 --There is dried food residue on the floor surface of the reach in freezer unit at the end of the cook line. This same refrigeration unit has a greasy grime on the inside door surface and door shelves and in need of cleaning. The freezer was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. --Observed a bag of Semolina flour stored directly on the floor in dry storage room, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The flour was elevated during this inspection. --Two lamb roasts observed thawing pan in a cambro at room temperature on the drainboard of the 2 bay sink, which is not an approved thawing method. The Cambro pan containing the roasts were placed in the sink with cold water running over them during this inspection. --The post can opener blade , a food contact surface, was observed to have dried black/gray food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The can opener blade was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. --The edge of the ice deflector plate inside of the ice machine , a food contact surface, was observed to have a black mold like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The deflector plate was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. --The inside surface of one of two soda gun holsters at the front bar and the soda gun holster at the rear bar , a food contact surface, was observed to have food a tan residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The holsters were cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. |
